Evaluating the world’s best boxers is a challenging task due to the many different weight classes in the sport, making it complicated to determine who is truly the best. Normally, when deciding who is the king of boxing in the pound-for-pound rankings, the final authority rests with The Ring, a prestigious boxing magazine.
On Tuesday, the magazine released its latest weekly rankings, which featured one fighter’s incredible rise from ninth to fifth. This boxer has overcome many other experienced champions despite being young and inexperienced. The promotion of this 24-year-old boxer was a big surprise.
Specifically, Mexican-American boxer Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez became the first person to defeat Juan Francisco ‘El Gallo’ Estrada last Saturday. Rodriguez’s rise in the pound-for-pound rankings isn’t too surprising, as the left-hander from San Antonio captured the WBC super flyweight title from a legend in spectacular fashion .
Previously, Rodriguez unified two flyweight titles, making him a champion in two weight classes at the same time. It’s impossible to say enough about Rodriguez’s progress, with his increasingly ostentatious and effective style in all areas. It is hoped that he will face Japan’s Junto Nakatani, another rising fighter who is currently the bantamweight champion, before the end of 2025.
On August 3, Terence Crawford will face Israil Madrimov, a fight that is expected to attract major attention, but may not be enough to push ‘Bud’ to the top of the rankings. It’s a shame that the anticipated fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol hasn’t happened yet, as it could have been a clear top-3 fight. The final fight will take place on October 12. The promotion of Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, along with upcoming matches from top fighters, promises to bring dramatic and exciting matches for boxing fans around the world.
In addition, Rodriguez’s unexpected promotion has also attracted the attention of the media and fans. He has proven himself to be a formidable opponent with his relentless fighting ability and resilient spirit. The fight between him and Junto Nakatani is expected to be a memorable contest that could change the landscape of the pound-for-pound rankings.
Meanwhile, Oleksandr Usyk still maintains the number one position after an impressive victory over Tyson Fury. Usyk, with his excellent skills and tactics, continues to establish himself as one of the top fighters in the world. Meanwhile, the second to fourth positions remain unchanged. The match between Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov on August 3 is also a highly anticipated event, which could bring many surprises and influence the rankings.
Finally, the match between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, although not specifically scheduled, is still the match that fans look forward to the most. This could be the match that determines the top 3 spot and will be a tense fight between two top fighters.
With upcoming dramatic fights and ups and downs in the rankings, 2024 promises to be a memorable year for the boxing world. Fans are eagerly waiting to witness who will emerge as the best boxer in the world.
